(05/06/15) Gregson, Ralph H., 89, of North Kingstown died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Brentwood Nursing Home in Warwick. He was the husband of the late Helen (Carlson) Gregson and father of the late Kevin R. Gregson. Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late Josiah T. and the late Ida B. Gregson-Smith and step-son of Ralph Smith and Myrtle Gregson. Mr. Gregson is survived by many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and Elmer Gregson. Ralph was a machine operator for Leesona Corporation for over 30 years and had also worked for Wickford Lumber. He was a World War II Navy Veteran with which he was decorated with various medals and citations; furthermore Ralph was a member and leader of the Boys Brigade at Quidnessett Baptist Church in North Kingstown and was a former member and trustee of Friendship Baptist Church in Warwick. A funeral service will take place on Monday, May 11 at 11:00 AM at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick followed with interment and military honors at Quidnessett Cemetery in North Kingstown. Visitation will be from 10-11 AM prior to the service. Remembrances may be shared at carpenterjenks.com.
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